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2014.506.2997"Preble Launches Attack On Pirate Stronghold"
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Object, Other Object
"Preble Launches Attack On Pirate Stronghold." Part 197 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This part tells the story of Lieutenant Stephen Decatur and Commodore Preble destroying the captured frigate "Philadelphia." The men succeeded in their goal to destroy the Philadelphia. The article says "The Frigate's destruction took a great load off Commodore Preble's mind, for properly commissioned in pirates hand, she might have wrecked havoc in the American squadron."
"Preble Launches Attack On Pirate Stronghold"
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.506.2997   
Type:
  • Publication, Newspaper
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Creator:
  • Fred Humiston
Date:
  • 1965-01-01
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
"Preble Launches Attack On Pirate Stronghold." Part 197 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This part tells the story of Lieutenant Stephen Decatur and Commodore Preble destroying the captured frigate "Philadelphia." The men succeeded in their goal to destroy the Philadelphia. The article says "The Frigate's destruction took a great load off Commodore Preble's mind, for properly commissioned in pirates hand, she might have wrecked havoc in the American squadron." [show more]
2014.494.2985Small wooden basket.
  • Object, Containers, Basket
  • Object, Other Object
Small woven basket. The basket has a small handle that can be used to open the basket. There is a latch for the basket to close, but it looks as though it broke. This basket looks like it was probably used to hold small objects like jewelry or small children's toys.
Small wooden basket.
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.494.2985   
Type:
  • Object, Containers, Basket
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Wood
Description:
Small woven basket. The basket has a small handle that can be used to open the basket. There is a latch for the basket to close, but it looks as though it broke. This basket looks like it was probably used to hold small objects like jewelry or small children's toys.
2021.456.2859Two Christmas cards - Mabel A. Mayhen
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Object, Other Object
Two Christmas cards - one from 1887 that has children ice skating and playing in the snow. The other from 1888 that has children sledding. Both cards are to Mabel A. Mayhen, and one of the cards is signed by a I.A Smith.
Two Christmas cards - Mabel A. Mayhen
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2859   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Date:
  • 1887
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Two Christmas cards - one from 1887 that has children ice skating and playing in the snow. The other from 1888 that has children sledding. Both cards are to Mabel A. Mayhen, and one of the cards is signed by a I.A Smith.
2021.456.2860Santa Christmas Card
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card
  • Object, Other Object
A Hawthorne and Sommerfield Christmas card that possibly dates back to the 1950s. The Inside of the card reads "Merry Christmas and A Bright and Happy New Year"
Santa Christmas Card
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2860   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Creator:
  • Hawthrone and Sommerfield
Date:
  • 1950
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Hawthorne and Sommerfield Christmas card that possibly dates back to the 1950s. The Inside of the card reads "Merry Christmas and A Bright and Happy New Year"
1000.0.1251Double pulley
  • Object, Mechanical, Pulley
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, double pulley, wood body, metal wheels and hook, 5.25", oval
Double pulley
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1251   
Type:
  • Object, Mechanical, Pulley
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Wood
Description:
Tool, double pulley, wood body, metal wheels and hook, 5.25", oval
1000.0.1303Wrench
  • Object, Metalworking, Wrench
  • Object, Other Object
Artifact, wrench for opening boat hatches
Wrench
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1303   
Type:
  • Object, Metalworking, Wrench
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Artifact, wrench for opening boat hatches
1000.0.1300Pulley with hook
  • Object, Mechanical, Pulley
  • Object, Other Object
Pulley, wood with metal hook
Pulley with hook
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1300   
Type:
  • Object, Mechanical, Pulley
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Vinyl
Description:
Pulley, wood with metal hook
1000.0.1292Brass oar lock
  • Object, Water Transporation, Water Transportation Accessories
  • Object, Other Object
Boat hardware, brass oar lock
Brass oar lock
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1292   
Type:
  • Object, Water Transporation, Water Transportation Accessories
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
Boat hardware, brass oar lock
1000.0.1307Wire metal basket
  • Object, Containers
  • Object, Other Object
Basket, wire metal basket
Wire metal basket
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1307   
Type:
  • Object, Containers
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Basket, wire metal basket
2016.358.21231920s shotgun
  • Object, Armaments, Shotgun
  • Object, Other Object
Shotgun. 1925-1928, .410 gauge shotgun judging by trigger. Barrel is not twisted (that started in 1950s). Trademark STEVENS Reg. U.S. Pat Off & FGN. J Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Chicopee Falls MASS USA . Wood stock.
1920s shotgun
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.358.2123   
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Shotgun
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Date:
  • 1925
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Shotgun. 1925-1928, .410 gauge shotgun judging by trigger. Barrel is not twisted (that started in 1950s). Trademark STEVENS Reg. U.S. Pat Off & FGN. J Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Chicopee Falls MASS USA . Wood stock.
1000.0.1249Small metal kerosene heater
  • Object, Furnishings, Heater, Kerosene Heater
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, small metal kerosene heater for warming or melting something
Small metal kerosene heater
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1249   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Heater, Kerosene Heater
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
Tool, small metal kerosene heater for warming or melting something
1000.116.1116Worm tool: large iron corkscrew
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, "worm", an iron tool, similar to a large corkscrew, but lacking a handle, used for inserting or removing wadding from a tube, perhaps even the barrel of a cannon that has been loaded but not fired; found by the donor in Ruth Freeman's barn across from Preble House.
Worm tool: large iron corkscrew
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.116.1116   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object, Unknown Object
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 9.25" L x 3" W
Description:
Tool, "worm", an iron tool, similar to a large corkscrew, but lacking a handle, used for inserting or removing wadding from a tube, perhaps even the barrel of a cannon that has been loaded but not fired; found by the donor in Ruth Freeman's barn across from Preble House.
1000.0.1118Antique padlock
  • Object, Security Device, Security Lock, Padlock
  • Object, Other Object
Lock, keyed padlock with protective keyhole cover and no key; makers mark: (crown) W.R PATENT
Antique padlock
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1118   
Type:
  • Object, Security Device, Security Lock, Padlock
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Metal
Size:
  • 2.5" W x 4" L x 0.75 H
Description:
Lock, keyed padlock with protective keyhole cover and no key; makers mark: (crown) W.R PATENT
2013.241.1969Trowel with wood handle inserted into metal trowl head
  • Object, Agricultural, Garden Trowel
  • Object, Other Object
Tool. Trowel. Wood handle inserted into metal trowl head.
Trowel with wood handle inserted into metal trowl head
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.241.1969   
Type:
  • Object, Agricultural, Garden Trowel
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 12" L x 2" W x 1.5" H
Description:
Tool. Trowel. Wood handle inserted into metal trowl head.
2014.285.2033Pencil sharpener ca. 1890
  • Object, Writing, Pencil Sharpener
  • Object, Other Object
Tool. Pencil sharpener. Wood base, arm, and support with metal file on base, metal teeth on arm, and metal handle at one end to clamp the sharpener to the table top. Pencil inserts through hole in wooden disk and is moved at an angle along the file. From Harold Stanley's house. Remains of text (instructions/manufacturer) on bottom barely visible. (Probably: Perfect Pencil Pointer Co., Portland Maine (to 1892), patented 1890 ~ advertised 1890-1913, Goodell Co., Antrim, NH (1892 on). (See: www.officemuseum.com/sharpener_gallery_1800s.htm and www.patented-antiques.com)
Pencil sharpener ca. 1890
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.285.2033   
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Pencil Sharpener
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 10" L x 2" W x 3" H
Description:
Tool. Pencil sharpener. Wood base, arm, and support with metal file on base, metal teeth on arm, and metal handle at one end to clamp the sharpener to the table top. Pencil inserts through hole in wooden disk and is moved at an angle along the file. From Harold Stanley's house. Remains of text (instructions/manufacturer) on bottom barely visible. (Probably: Perfect Pencil Pointer Co., Portland Maine (to 1892), patented 1890 ~ advertised 1890-1913, Goodell Co., Antrim, NH (1892 on). (See: www.officemuseum.com/sharpener_gallery_1800s.htm and www.patented-antiques.com) [show more]
1000.0.1132Wood mallet
  • Object, Woodworking, Mallet
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, wooden mallet, large, commercially made handle with replacement homemade head, used in boatbuilding
Wood mallet
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1132   
Type:
  • Object, Woodworking, Mallet
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 10.5" L x 6.5" W x 3.25" H
Description:
Tool, wooden mallet, large, commercially made handle with replacement homemade head, used in boatbuilding
1000.116.1130Tommy Sticker: brass candle holder with metal spikes
  • Object, Furnishings, Candleholder
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, "Tommy Sticker", a brass candle holder with metal spikes on the bottom and side, to be forced into a wooden wall, beam, etc. to provide light while leaving hands free
Tommy Sticker: brass candle holder with metal spikes
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.116.1130   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Candleholder
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 4.5" L x 3.25 W
Description:
Tool, "Tommy Sticker", a brass candle holder with metal spikes on the bottom and side, to be forced into a wooden wall, beam, etc. to provide light while leaving hands free
1000.0.1119Folding ruler made of wood and brass
  • Object, Ruler
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, wood and brass folding ruler; makers mark: STANLEY No 54
Folding ruler made of wood and brass
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1119   
Type:
  • Object, Ruler
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 24" L x 0.5" W x 1" H (folded)
Description:
Tool, wood and brass folding ruler; makers mark: STANLEY No 54
1000.0.1285Large metal peavey or cant hook
  • Object, Forestry, Logging Hook
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, large metal C-shaped hook, probably from a peavey or cant hook, for rolling and moving logs
Large metal peavey or cant hook
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1285   
Type:
  • Object, Forestry, Logging Hook
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
Tool, large metal C-shaped hook, probably from a peavey or cant hook, for rolling and moving logs
1000.0.1134Compass with pencil
  • Object, Drafting Instrument, Drafting Compass
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, compass, with pencil, used to draw arcs and perhaps measure distances on maps; makers mark: S. COPELAND, PAT. MA???
Compass with pencil
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1134   
Type:
  • Object, Drafting Instrument, Drafting Compass
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 7" L x 2.25" W
Description:
Tool, compass, with pencil, used to draw arcs and perhaps measure distances on maps; makers mark: S. COPELAND, PAT. MA???
1000.0.1258Iron pot with fire starter
  • Object, Containers
  • Object, Other Object
Pot, kerosene pot with fire starter
Iron pot with fire starter
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1258   
Type:
  • Object, Containers
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Pot, kerosene pot with fire starter
1000.0.1257Sailmaker's thimble for pushing needle through heavy canvas
  • Object, Thimble
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, leather sailmaker's thimble for pushing needle through heavy canvas.
Sailmaker's thimble for pushing needle through heavy canvas
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1257   
Type:
  • Object, Thimble
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Description:
Tool, leather sailmaker's thimble for pushing needle through heavy canvas.
2013.214.1916Large pulley with metal hook
  • Object, Mechanical, Pulley
  • Object, Other Object
Tool, large pulley with metal hook
Large pulley with metal hook
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.214.1916   
Type:
  • Object, Mechanical, Pulley
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 13" L x 4.25" W x 3" D
Description:
Tool, large pulley with metal hook
2014.302.2058Table
  • Object, Furnishings, Table
  • Object, Other Object
Table. Wicker, circular, beige; and table cloth: white with sunflower border.
Table
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.302.2058   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Table
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Size:
  • 24" H x 24" diameter
Description:
Table. Wicker, circular, beige; and table cloth: white with sunflower border.
2013.228.1370Sitz Bath that belonged to Moorfield Storey
  • Object, Plumbing Fixture, Bathtub, Sitz Bath
  • Object, Other Object
Furniture. Sitz Bath 27" diameter; belonged to Moorfield Storey
Sitz Bath that belonged to Moorfield Storey
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.228.1370   
Type:
  • Object, Plumbing Fixture, Bathtub, Sitz Bath
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Materials:
  • Metal
Size:
  • 27" diam, 22" H
Description:
Furniture. Sitz Bath 27" diameter; belonged to Moorfield Storey